Green Peril

I have been wanting to use some stitching on my cards for ages, and this is my first attempt.

Now I dont get on with machine stitching, so this is hand sewn. My mum, (who was a tailoress) taught me to embroider at a very young age as I was fascinated watching her create beautiful tablecloths and family gifts. I would spend hours with my own little embroider-hoop stitching along with mum, but I was never allowed near the sewing machine!

This was a wise decision as it turns out they hate me! When I first used one at school I thought it was quite the scariest thing I had ever laid my hands on! It kept breaking and running stitches all over the place. After repeated attempts to conquer them I have decided I'll give them a miss. I definately prefer being in control of the needle with my fingers. :D

Anyway, this is another digital stamp called Two Jill, from Mo's digital pencil. Isnt she adoreable! I coloured her with pro-markers and also made my own 'bling swirl' by drawing on acetate and then hole punching the design so I could put gemstones through. I intend to decorate the inside of the card later.